Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is... [more+]

Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl star in Harvey Fierstein's iconic "Torch Song". Hilarious and heart-wrenching, the story follows Arnold Beckoff's odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child and a pair of bunny slippers that fit. But a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Join Arnold on this all-too-human journey about the families we're born into, the families we choose and the we fight battles to bring them all home. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, the Tony-winning play heads to the Hayes Theater. [less-]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the S... [more+]

The grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida" strikes a brilliant balance of spectacular pageantry and emotional intimacy. Composed at the request of the King of Egypt for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1871, the opera tells the tragic tale of a love triangle in which an enslaved Ethiopian princess' love for the military leader Radames is doomed by his selection as the future groom of the Pharaoh's daughter. Nicola Luisotti and Plácido Domingo conduct, while commanding singers -- Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Sondra Radvanovsky, Dolora Zajick, Aleksandrs Antonenko and Yonghoon Lee -- perform on stage. "Aida" is sung in Italian with Met titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish. [less-]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move... [more+]

Long before Carole King became a chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, a girl from Brooklyn. Beloved for penning such iconic pop classics as "You've Got a Friend" and "I Feel the Earth Move," she fought her way into the record business as a teenager and ultimately flourished, writing hits for some of the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. But it wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally found her true voice. "Beautiful" is the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. It's no surprise that "Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical" won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album of 2015. See this unforgettable show at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City. [less-]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performanc... [more+]

The Harlem Repertory Theatre brings back its "bold new expressionistic interpretation" of the modern musical classic by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with a cast of 20 filling four performance areas and getting up-close-and-personal with the audience. Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "In the Heights" captures the hopes and hustle of a tight-knit Dominican-American community with authenticity and joy thanks to the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, not to mention Miranda's infectious score of vibrant hip-hop, pop and Latin music. [less-]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursue... [more+]

One step at a time, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score including the song favorites from the hit animated film, "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December," "Anastasia", at the Broadhurst Theatre, is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you're meant to be. [less-]

"What You Can and Cannot Say During Interracial Sex!" delves into the real-life story of husband-and-wife comedy duo Epstein and Hassan. The outspoken couple is known throughout the comedy and theater... [more+]

"What You Can and Cannot Say During Interracial Sex!" delves into the real-life story of husband-and-wife comedy duo Epstein and Hassan. The outspoken couple is known throughout the comedy and theater scenes for their hilarious, razor-sharp insights on topics others would consider taboo. This provocative show explores the couple's 31-year marriage, during which they've grappled with issues of race, sex, money and spirituality in their own unique way. Be there as the pair puts politeness on the shelf and gets down to brass tacks at New York's Alchemical Theatre Laboratory. [less-]

Nutcracker Rouge, Goldstar's 2017 Nutcracker Award winner, returns to Brooklyn's Theatre XIV. Dubbed "dazzling and genius" by "The New York Times", "the perfect hot date" ("TimeOut NY") and "the great... [more+]

Nutcracker Rouge, Goldstar's 2017 Nutcracker Award winner, returns to Brooklyn's Theatre XIV. Dubbed "dazzling and genius" by "The New York Times", "the perfect hot date" ("TimeOut NY") and "the greatest holiday homage ever" ("Huffington Post"), "Nutcracker Rouge" features a burlesque-inspired blend of theater, cirque and dance from creator Austin McCormick and his gender-bending troupe Company XIV. Nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 2014, "Nutcracker Rouge" uses erotic, sensual and opulent flair to satisfy adults searching for edgier holiday entertainment. If the thought of a Nutcracker prince in a sparkling thong puts you in a festive mood, then this dark and decadent vaudeville version of the famed Christmas ballet is sure to knock your stockings off. [less-]

The worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group is a wildly outrageous and engaging theatrical experience combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a totally unique form of entertain... [more+]

The worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group is a wildly outrageous and engaging theatrical experience combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to create a totally unique form of entertainment. Plus, there's a lot of fun audience interaction, as well as a pulsating finale with an original score. Audiences across the globe have experienced and loved this imaginative stage show for all ages and its exuberant nonverbal combination of comedy, art and science, not to mention the fabulous visual effects and Grammy-nominated music. The Astor Place Theatre production continues to reinvent itself, too, combining classic moments with exciting and fascinating new pieces that you have to see to believe. [less-]

Genessa Escobar embodies Tejano superstar Selena as she and her band re-create the sound and look of this musical legend live in concert at the Highline Ballroom in NYC.... [more+]

Genessa Escobar embodies Tejano superstar Selena as she and her band re-create the sound and look of this musical legend live in concert at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. [less-]

This punchy, 75-minute production recaptures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, then globally successful film, and repackages it into an immersive stage performance -- where the audi... [more+]

This punchy, 75-minute production recaptures the passion and the controversy of the famous novel, then globally successful film, and repackages it into an immersive stage performance -- where the audience is literally part of the show, including the notorious "Worst Toilet in Scotland" scene. "Trainspotting" is the story of Mark Renton and his friends, living through the Edinburgh heroin scene of the '80s. Harry Gibson's original stage adaptation, written before it became the famous blockbuster film, was instantly successful and controversial, and won the "Sunday Times" Award for Best New Play. Don't miss this production at the 777 Theatre in New York City. [less-]

Strap on your ruby slippers and join the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, too, for this adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz". Everyone loves the classic story of the girl... [more+]

Strap on your ruby slippers and join the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, too, for this adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz". Everyone loves the classic story of the girl who wakes up in a strange land filled with witches and wizards, munchkins and monkeys -- and befriends a cowardly lion, a tin man without a heart and a scarecrow with no brain in her quest to find her way back home. Journey down the yellow brick road through the land of Oz to meet the Wizard while humming along to memorable songs from the Oscar-winning film, including "Over the Rainbow," "We're Off to See the Wizard" and "If I Only Had a Brain." The whole family will enjoy this zippy, one-hour version now playing at the Harlem Repertory Theatre in New York. [less-]

This musical sensation transports you to Springfield High School's 1958 prom and introduces you to the Wonderettes -- four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, with amazing vo... [more+]

This musical sensation transports you to Springfield High School's 1958 prom and introduces you to the Wonderettes -- four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, with amazing voices to match. Each one wants to make it big, and by the second act's 10-year high school reunion you'll find out which of them did. The leading ladies keep this nostalgic romp rocking with their versions of '50s and '60s jukebox classics like "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "Lipstick on Your Collar," "It's My Party" and many more. Discover for yourself why "The New York Times" called "The Marvelous Wonderettes" "an utter charm bomb" at this Kirk Theatre production on NYC's famed Theatre Row. [less-]

Things go from rosy to rotten when a pink-loving girl eats one too many pink cupcakes. Elizabeth and Victoria Kann's best-selling picture book "Pinkalicious" comes to life in this fun musical adaptati... [more+]

Things go from rosy to rotten when a pink-loving girl eats one too many pink cupcakes. Elizabeth and Victoria Kann's best-selling picture book "Pinkalicious" comes to life in this fun musical adaptation at St. Luke's Theatre in Manhattan. When precocious little Pinkalicious goes overboard with her passion for pink, she catches a case of "Pinkititis," turning her pink from head to toe. Now, only her little brother Peter can help her get back to normal. Kids can laugh and dance along, all while learning a valuable lesson about the downside of having too much of a good thing. [less-]

"This One's For The Girls" -- but also for everyone! This fascinating and original new musical comes to St. Luke's Theatre in New York to celebrate women's lives over the past hundred years through be... [more+]

"This One's For The Girls" -- but also for everyone! This fascinating and original new musical comes to St. Luke's Theatre in New York to celebrate women's lives over the past hundred years through beloved popular songs. From the sad laments of female victims ("A Bird in a Gilded Cage") to the angry anthems of women who are mad as hell and vow not to take it anymore ("I Am Woman" and "You Don't Own Me"), "This One's for the Girls" is a high-energy celebration of American women that's certain to thrill and entertain men, women and everyone in between. Show some "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and get your tickets now! [less-]

A quartet of seasoned New York stand-ups star as four Italian-Americans waiting to participate in a group session with a shrink. But when it becomes obvious they've been stood up, they decide to give ... [more+]

A quartet of seasoned New York stand-ups star as four Italian-Americans waiting to participate in a group session with a shrink. But when it becomes obvious they've been stood up, they decide to give the therapy thing a shot on their own. Dubbed a "plomedy" for the way it mixes a traditional play with stand-up comedy, "Shut Up, Sit Down & Eat" is deliciously relatable, funny and heartfelt enough to have earned the play a"Best Unique Theatrical Experience" nomination from the Off-Broadway Alliance. [less-]

The first Broadway play written by an African-American woman, "A Raisin in the Sun" is a masterpiece that "The New York Times" credits with changing American theater forever. First produced in 1959 an... [more+]

The first Broadway play written by an African-American woman, "A Raisin in the Sun" is a masterpiece that "The New York Times" credits with changing American theater forever. First produced in 1959 and adapted two years later into a now-classic film starring Sidney Poitier, "A Raisin in the Sun" is as powerful today as it was 50 years ago. Now Harlem Repertory Theatre presents the limited return of this incredible story to their stage -- a story that follows the Youngers, an African-American family attempting to move from a crowded two-bedroom apartment into a "white" neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. But a new house is just one of the Youngers' many dreams. Three generations each yearn for different versions of a better life -- whether it's a business, or a spouse, or the right to live with long-denied dignity. [less-]

When a trio of African-American sisters, their mom and their white sister-in-law arrive for the funeral of the family matriarch, they begin to unearth mementos that lead them to look back at their own... [more+]

When a trio of African-American sisters, their mom and their white sister-in-law arrive for the funeral of the family matriarch, they begin to unearth mementos that lead them to look back at their own relationships as well as the history of black women, as told through the hit songs of each era. Dorothy Marcic's musical takes you through the struggles of the '30s and the girl group sounds of the '60s, right up to the power decade of the '90s with songs form artists ranging from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé, including "Oh Happy Day," "Mama Said," "I Will Survive" and "A Woman's Worth." [less-]

A trip into the mind of one of Hollywood's greatest stars, "Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies" is a powerful one-woman show starring acclaimed actress Jessica Sherr. Taking place on the night of the 1939 ... [more+]

A trip into the mind of one of Hollywood's greatest stars, "Bette Davis Ain't For Sissies" is a powerful one-woman show starring acclaimed actress Jessica Sherr. Taking place on the night of the 1939 Academy Awards, Davis finds out that she will lose the Best Actress Oscar to Vivien Leigh, so she decides to leave the ceremony. What follows is an internal dialogue of Davis' memories, filled with historically accurate details and piercing insight into the struggle of the actress who refused to fit into the mold of the stereotypical Hollywood ingenue. Enjoy this spirited portrayal of a bold, defiant and disillusioned box-office icon at The Episcopal Actor Guild. [less-]

The title says it all -- this is a unique evening of entertainment, even for New York City. Eight hunks display all of their charms as they celebrate the splendors of male nudity in comedy, song and d... [more+]

The title says it all -- this is a unique evening of entertainment, even for New York City. Eight hunks display all of their charms as they celebrate the splendors of male nudity in comedy, song and dance. This sensational revue features 16 original songs, from the sassy opening number, "Gratuitous Nudity" to the hilarious "Bliss of a Bris." "Naked Boys Singing", which made its triumphant return to off-Broadway last year, has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as a sure-fire crowd pleaser for bachelorette parties, girls and boys nights out or just a roaring good time for anyone who appreciates the male form, a good laugh and great music. [less-]

"The Nutcracker" is the perennial favorite of generations of children and "children at heart." This treasured holiday adventure follows a little girl's journey through a fantasy world of fairies, prin... [more+]

"The Nutcracker" is the perennial favorite of generations of children and "children at heart." This treasured holiday adventure follows a little girl's journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. The ballet features the same authentic Russian choreography that is performed in Moscow by the famous Bolshoi Ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky's beloved music, including "Waltz of the Flowers," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" and "Waltz of the Snowflakes," the entire family will love this magical experience filled with spectacular sets and beautiful costumes. The annual visit of The State Ballet Theatre of Russia, showcasing 55 of Russia's brightest ballet stars in its performance of "The Nutcracker", has become a holiday tradition at Colden Auditorium in Flushing -- don't miss it! [less-]